Looking for a self-improvement project for the new year? Then consider working to improve your appearance. No one’s going to say that how you look is the most important thing in the world, but there’s little doubt that it can make a difference in your life. By making an improvement, you’ll notice an increase in your confidence and you may even get other benefits; appearance, for instance, has a subtle but important impact on being hired, for instance. Improving your appearance is not about reinventing the wheel. It’s about taking control of the things that are within your control and making them slightly better. Below, we’ll run through seven handy tips which, when combined together, should make a big difference. Join a Gym Joining a gym is one of the best things you can do for yourself for many reasons, not just for your appearance’s sake. For instance, did you know that working up a sweat contributes to improving mental well-being? Plus, it can build discipline, which can have a knock-on effect in many other areas of your life too. And, of course, it’ll help with how you look. Commit to going to the gym, and within a month or…